Right to know if the hospital has relationships with outside parties that may influence treatment or care.
The patient has the right to ask and be informed of business relationships among the hospital,educational institutions, other health care providers, or payers that may influence the patient's treatment and care.
11. Right to consent or refuse to take part in research.
A patient who declines to take part in
research or experimentation is entitled to the most effective care that the hospital can otherwise provide.
12. Right to be told of realistic care alternatives when hospital is no longer appropriate.
The patient has the right to expect reasonable continuity of care when appropriate and to be informed by doctors and other caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.
13. Right to know about hospital rules that affect treatment and about changes and payment methods.
The patient has the right to be informed of available resources for resolving disputes, grievances, and conflicts, such as ethics committees, patient representatives, or other mechanisms available in the institution. The patient has the right to be informed of the hospital's charges for services and available payment methods.
Ethical Dilemma